Web Developer
Location: US, NY, New York
Department: Engineering
Salary range: 40000-70000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Internet
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:
As augmented reality jobs go, one at Blippar is hard to beat. We are a rapidly expanding creative startup at the forefront of a brand new industry, so working here offers real opportunities to shape an innovative technology and the way in which people use it.Because of this, we like working with imaginative people who think outside the box, and we love people who throw the whole box away and build something completely new. Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm.Aside from being part of an exciting, driven, super-friendly team that will nurture your talents and help you grow, at Blippar you’ll find plenty more tangible benefits, including weekly free lunches, evening drinks, and Olive, the office dog.You’ll also be working intimately, from the start, with some of the world’s biggest brands - from Coca Cola and Nestle to Conde Nast, P&amp;G and Jaguar.As a young, growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative control you’ll be afforded, whether you’re part of the design, tech, commercial or marketing teams. After all, we think our people are amazing, so we want them to stick around.

Job description:
We are looking for a brilliant web developer to work on internal and client projects here at Blippar.You will join our amazing international team of designers, developers and marketers in our growing New York office, where your primary function will be to take full responsibility of Blippar’s website, creating a seamless and enjoyable online experience for clients and consumers across all platforms. You will be supported by our phenomenal design and marketing departments, both in the UK and the US, to ensure our site delivers a comprehensive, informative and aesthetically pleasing experience for all users.You will also have the opportunity to work on a range of thrilling augmented reality projects in-house, supporting our hard-working delivery teams to assist on Blippar’s custom-built blipps.

Requirements:
We are searching for someone who will be excited to be join the Blippar team and eager to help us pack the world with awesome augmented reality experiences. You will have a history of delivering exciting, dynamic web projects; excellent coding skills; a strong understanding of web design; brilliant communication skills and innovative flair.Ideal candidates will have:Degree-level education (Web development - Computer sciences)Excellent coding ability in: HTML5, (PHP or Python), CSS3, JavascriptAn excellent understanding of on page technical SEOIdeally experience in: Python (Django) OR Prestashop (CMS), Design integrationShow multilingual | wysiwyg edition websiteA portfolio of completed projectsAutonomous approach to projects

Benefits:
Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm. As a growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative freedom and control you’ll be afforded; this is a genuine opportunity to shape a brand new medium and the way in which people all over the world use it.You will be working closely, and from the start, with some of the world’s leading brands, media agencies, publishers and educators - including Pepsi, Warner Brothers, Procter &amp; Gamble, Conde Nast, Disney and Coca Cola - developing creative augmented reality solutions for global powerhouses across the full spectrum of industries. What we are doing has never been done before, so an active imagination is something we value particularly highly.Blippar’s senior management team are dedicated, hands-on, approachable people who will nurture your talent and encourage the development of your own ideas; we believe these are key to the continued success story of our platform.Being part of Blippar’s close-knit, passionate, forward-thinking team affords plenty of potential for learning about and getting involved in all sections of the business. As a creative tech company offering spectacular marketing solutions to clients, there are few areas we don’t touch upon. Life at Blippar is a steep learning curve, ideal for ambitious candidates who wish to push themselves into completely uncharted territories.We also offer:Four Weeks Paid HolidayCompetitive packagesGreat benefits and shares schemeEmployee incentive schemeFlexible working environmentWeekly beers and free lunchesWork with state-of-the-art hardware and softwareAccess to new wearables including Google GlassA challenge to change the worldChance to shape a new industryCreative freedom and controlExperience with all mobile operating systemsCollaborative opportunities with huge brandsPlease apply now for more information about this role, or check our careers page for details of other opportunities to work with us.